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25 June 2021
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Quality emergency reproductive health services for communities affected by cyclone Gati
Farhiya Abdi is an 18-year-old first-time mother living in Hurdiya village in Bari, Somalia. She gave birth to a baby boy in the only health facility in her village, Hurdiya…
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10 June 2021
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UNFPA Somalia congratulates Puntland for passing a bill that prohibits Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)
UNFPA Somalia would like to congratulate The President of Puntland State of Somalia, His Excellency Said Cabdullahi Deni and his cabinet for approving the Female Genital…
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28 May 2021
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Dignifying Somali girls and women: we must end period poverty now
Many girls and women across Somalia suffer from period poverty; they lack access to basic and essential feminine hygiene products such as sanitary pads. Lack of adequate sanitary…
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26 May 2021
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Healed after a struggle with obstetric fistula
“I have never been happier in my life than I am now. I can now participate in community activities and interact with everyone easily. I no longer feel lonely,” Zainab Osman…
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07 May 2021
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Menstrual hygiene campaign launched across Somalia
The majority of young girls in the Somali capital have missed classes during their menstruation period affecting their performance in school. Many girls and women across the…
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06 May 2021
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Youth living with disabilities kick of mask-up campaign for vulnerable populations
“As the COVID-19 pandemic situation worsens, we have launched the campaign to contain the spread of the pandemic. We are very proud to start this unique campaign, giving…
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30 April 2021
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Empowering Mogadishu youth through skills training and startup businesses
Deeqo Abukar Abdullahi was among the first cohort of youth to enrol at the Abdiaziz Youth Center run by Mercy-USA for Aid and Development with support from UNFPA Somalia. A total…
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29 April 2021
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Somalia’s maternal health workforce faces a shortage of midwives willing to relocate
A deployment policy for nurses and midwives in Somalia was developed in 2019. It emphasizes the transparent selection and recruitment process and equitable distribution of…
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16 March 2021
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Zamzam breaks gender stereotypes through art
She recently attended the body mapping workshop organized and funded by UNFPA Somalia. ZamZam says the workshop helped her discover that she can paint from the heart; she can…
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